The Thai capital is seen as one of the most queer- friendly cities to travel to in Asia. But for locals, a different story emerges. Co-founder of Proudly Asian Theatre, Chye-Ling Huang, reports from Bangkok.
Chye-Ling Huang in Bangkok | Photo: Supplied
As a queer person travelling in an already tumultuous time, Thailand’s reputation as a rainbow-friendly destination felt like cause to relax on one front at least. But a less progressive undercurrent at odds with this image was surprisingly quick to surface – archaic laws are still in place that severely disadvantage queer relationships, families and diverse gender identities. How does the local queer community navigate the juxtapositions of laws and lifestyle, and is what role does rainbow tourism play in this divide?
As well as allowing the same perfunctory rights as heterosexual couples, same-sex marriage…
